Ashamed?
Posted by bli63 on March 7, 2008
Certain sufferings can make us feel ashamed, as if we are unworthy to be in the company of others. A terrible disease, or one whose name carries a social stigma, or even tragedies like divorce or the rebellion of a child can make us withdraw in shame. During such times we may find hard to boldly say,I am a believer . Jesus is my Saviour. What will people think when our lives are so full of scarring troubles? Paul the Apostle challenged his young son in the ministry, Timothy, to never let other peoples evaluations of his difficulties cause him to shrink back from declaring the gospel. Paul knew that whatever difficulties assailed him, Jesus was still Saviour and Lord….. For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 2 Timothy 1:12
